Chakra Balancing : Healing Power Of Shungite For Spiritual Development
A balanced root chakra is the foundation of our physical and mental health. Activation of this energy center is the first stage of spiritual development.
What is root chakra?
Root chakra or Muladhara is your survival centre located at the base of the spine. It is the centre of our body were all energy flow begins. Your Root chakra connects you with the Earth, this being the source of life force, will and vitality. When your Root chakra is balanced you feel safe and secure, all of your basic needs are satisfied and you have a solid foundation to build life upon.
An unblocked root chakra will ensure you are ready to embrace all aspects of your life and the world around you. Root chakra is the first stage of so-called chakra ladder and any practices on chakra balancing will fail if it is blocked.
How to figure out that your root chakra needs healing?
Signs of root chakra blockage
Since the root chakra governs the lower part of the body, when it is out of balance you may suffer from lower back pain, sexual dysfunction, issues with legs and feet, bladder and kidneys problems. Sometimes eating disorders, weight gain or loss are among the other physical symptoms to watch for. In terms of psychology and mental health, a root chakra blockage can lead to lack of confidence, anxiety, panic attacks and even paranoia. If you can recognise any of these and notice at least one of them, it’s time to heal your root chakra.
Top 7 root chakra healing practices
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YOGA AND MEDITATION
As Muladhara/Root chakra is associated with the earth element, It can be maintained with the help of
standing asanas, developing your legs and feet. Stand-up poses cultivate a sense of earthiness in your feet, legs, and pelvic floor.
These asanas include,
Sukhasana (Easy Pose), Balasana (Child’s Pose), Trikonasana (Triangle Pose), Tadasana (Mountain Pose) and Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose).
As for meditation, it will help you to discover your true self and aspirations. Awareness is the key to root chakra healing. When you know your basic needs, you'll feel more confident and ready to move towards a better life without any fears or hesitations.
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AFFIRMATIONS
An Affirmation is a statement that is repeated regularly with direct intentions to the universe to bring about change. The simplest and strongest affirmation for root chakra healing is “I am safe, I am grounded and secure”.
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AROMARTHERAPY
Aromatherapy is a potent tool for chakra balancing. Root chakra healing essential oils should be earthy- scented. The most efficient include sandalwood, patchouli, cypress, ylang-ylang, elemi, ginger and cedarwood. You may apply these essential oils at the base of the spine or diffuse them around the house to raise vibrations.
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EARTHING practice
Muladhara is connected with the Earth-element. To keep it in balance, a mindful walk observing nature, will prove beneficial as will any physical activity as this promotes root chakra balance, in turn promotes health and harmony. In summer try walking barefoot on the grass or dig your hands in the earth to feel grounded and re-charged.
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MUSIC THERAPY
The Root chakra has a powerful grounding energy.Therefore, when it is out of balance, listening to
grounding music such us the sound of rain and thunder can be very beneficial. Singing bowls can be very grounding and powerful too.
Look for a local class, as they are becoming very popular.
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GROUNDING FOOD AND HERBAL TEA
To charge your root chakra eat more root vegetables (potato, carrot, beetroot, onion, ginger) and red fruits (strawberries, apples, pomegranate, raspberries). Make a cup of tea with root chakra cleansing herbs such as nettle, tulsi or oat straw. It will connect you with nature, keep you grounded and recharge your energy field.
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Crystal therapy
Using root chakra stones is another common way of chakra healing. Each crystal and stone has its own unique energy, vibration and frequency.
Root chakras associated with energy of black and red stones, such as hematite, smokey quartz, garnet, red jasper, red coral or of course shungite. Charged healing stones maybe used during meditation or placed as close to the affected chakra as possible.
When Chakra energy centers were measured in a room with actively emitted WiFi waves. It was concluded that with Shungite present the WiFi waves did not impede or alter the Chakra flow or range in any way!!!!
AND… Even though no specific documentation can be found on the people living in Chernobyl Russia and their use of Shungite, it’s a popular belief that Shungite is the reason people are not just living, but thriving in a place known to hold some of the most toxic radiation on the planet!